One of the big issues in recent elections is mail-in voting. Some welcome the convenience and enhancement of accessibility to voting that a mail-in option offers, while others worry about voter fraud.

But what most people don’t know is that mail-in voting in the United States is not a new issue.  People have been voting by mail since the War of 1812.  

A short article from Smithsonian Magazine will make you a more informed citizen about this practice, even if doesn’t change your mindWhat the Long History of Mail-In Voting in the U.S. Reveals About the Election Process.